2015 Annual Report EDUCATE

INVOLVE

INSPIRE

Prairie , Inc. Fiscal Year 2015 began October 1, 2014, and ended September 30, 2015 Prairie Public Broadcasting is a trusted public media service dedicated to building an exciting and productive future for our region and its people by offering a window on the world and creating a forum for discussion of important issues.

When you support Prairie Public, Prairie Public Broadcasting your contribution goes to work to make great television and radio provides quality radio, programs happen. It works to secure the very best of PBS and NPR programming, along with high- television, and public media quality, original productions created to meet your interests and needs. services that educate, Individual and community support is a crucial part of Prairie Public’s involve, and inspire the success, and this annual report celebrates our dedicated partners people of the prairie region. and contributors.

Prairie Public is a member of Prairie Public is a member of NPR, a the Public Broadcasting Service, privately supported, nonprofit membership a private, nonprofit corporation organization that serves its audience in that provides quality television partnership with independently operated, programming and related services. noncommercial public radio stations.

2 Collaboration is Key There has never been a better time to And of course we collaborate with be in the public media industry. organizations across our broadcast region—because public input really is Some may think I’m being overly the heart of public media. optimistic. Some may say the competition for the eyes and ears of Our greatest collaborators are our the public is too fierce—that competing members and supporters. Not a day in this hectic new world of digital media goes by that we don’t recognize and is too disheartening. appreciate those partnerships.

How does public media cope with Great technological innovations have competition? We work to make our resulted in more ways to enjoy media— programs the best they can be. And we on-demand television, on-demand take the public at their word when they radio, streaming radio, and podcasts. say our journalistic integrity, the wide We’re finding that this convenience range and value of our programming’s brings increased usage. subject matter, and the production quality are outstanding. So I’ll repeat: there’s never been a better time to be in the public Public media’s programming is well media industry. And I’m glad to have crafted. Whether it be a children’s you on board with us. Your support show, a documentary, or a live news means everything to the future of report from a war zone, public media public media. Together, we’re building speaks to the audience with narrative educational media that will influence that engages—and with respect. generations to come.

Besides, public media isn’t concerned with competing; public media is more interested in collaborating.

Every day, we collaborate with other John Harris public television and radio stations to Prairie Public share ideas and content. President & CEO

Prairie Public is committed to respect for the individual and our audience, to lifelong learning, civil discourse, and our regional identity. Those who work at Prairie Public take pride in our programming and our service, expressing it through honesty and accuracy, a strong work ethic, teamwork, workplace diversity, effective stewardship of gifts and talents, and good humor.

3 Prairie Public’s television programming is a shining example of excellence

Built on Agriculture pays tribute to Lord Selkirk and the Scottish crofters who helped Public television is to seed the Canadian a consistent leader prairies, investigates the in providing the growth of agriculture in that region, interviews widest variety of farmers who carry on the television’s most traditions, and considers highly acclaimed future trends. programs from PBS, its member stations, The Civilian and independent Conservation Corps was born from the producers—winning desperate need of a accolades and country in the grips of pleasing television’s the Great Depression. most discriminating Built To Last: The viewers. Prairie Legacy of the CCC Public is the only in tours some of the most television network beloved projects in in the region that Minnesota. creates full-length documentaries, Hay Day: Musical serving as an Barns of important regional pays tuneful tribute to the barn, an icon of our storyteller and a Midwestern landscape historian of local and agricultural heritage, culture and local accompanied by barn interests. dance music from The Radio Stars, Rhythms of the Heart, Tigirlily, The Hay Shakers, and more.

4 2015 Television Productions

Antiques Roadshow: Behind the Scenes in Bismarck Richard Bresnahan assembled an indigenous pottery studio, utilizing Black Gold Boom a nearby clay deposit, and built the Built on Agriculture largest wood-firing kiln of its kind in North America. Richard Bresnahan: Built to Last: The Taste of the Clay chronicles The Legacy of the his artistic journey. The documentary CCC in Minnesota won two bronze Telly Awards and was Face to Face: nominated for a regional Emmy Award. North Dakota Congressional Seat

Face to Face: Filmed on an North Dakota Public Service Commission (2) imaginative graffiti set in Prairie Public’s Face to Face: downtown Fargo studio, North Dakota the fourth season of Secretary of State Prairie Musicians Fargo Film Festival featured folk rock, Preview Show 2015 brass and string quartets, amazing Hay Day: Musical Barns guitarists, and music of North Dakota and poetry fusions. North Dakota Governor’s State of the State Prairie Mosaic, now Address and in its sixth season, is Democratic Response a patchwork of stories North Dakota about the people and Legislative Review places that contribute to the arts, culture, and Prairie Public is Golden history of our region—all Richard Bresnahan: archived and available The Taste of the Clay for viewing on the Prairie Public Broadcasting We (Never) Don’t Forget: Germans from Russia YouTube channel. in South America

We (Never) Don’t Forget: Germans Ongoing Series from Russia in South America, the eighth in Painting with Paulson, Prairie Public’s Germans Season Sixteen from Russia documentary Prairie Mosaic, series, chronicles Season Six how the history and culture of this ethnic Prairie Musicians, Season Five group is flourishing across continents and Prairie Pulse, generations. Season Thirteen

5 Prairie Public’s radio service stands out as a beacon of equanimity on the Native American Stories of Resilience prairie The voices of Prairie Public The walls of Prairie Public’s radio studios are crowded with awards isteners choose L for outstanding Prairie Public for its journalism. Prairie trusted programming Director of Radio Bill Thomas Public’s news team from NPR and delivers with the independent high standards producers, and that listeners have come to expect they are dedicated from public radio. to Prairie Public The immediacy because they News Director Dave Thompson of live local news appreciate the woven seamlessly breadth of award- with NPR’s national winning regional and international coverage provides programming. On a unequalled news, radio, online, or with analysis, and the Prairie Public Reporter Todd McDonald context. app, listeners can take Prairie Public Prairie Public along wherever collaborates with other public they go—and web media stations to resources, podcasts, magnify reporting and archived audio Reporter Danielle Webster capabilities. Inside open worlds of Energy (making, possibilities. moving, and using energy) and Harvest Public Media (food, fuel, and field) pool Inside Energy Reporter station resources to Emily Guerin expand coverage. 6 Radio Special Productions Public radio is a valued source of cultural and entertainment programming— and Projects 2015 combining deep respect for local Black Gold Boom: How Oil Changed North Dakota interests with a spirit of adventure. Face to Face: North Dakota Adding vibrancy to Prairie Public’s radio Congressional Seat Debate schedule are slices of North Dakota Face to Face: North Dakota history with Dakota Datebook, forays Public Service Commission Debate (2) Face to Face: North Dakota into the wild with Natural North Dakota, Secretary of State Debate profound conversations with Why? Harvest Public Media Philosophical Discussions About Inside Energy Everyday Life, and special projects Native American Stories of Resilience North Dakota Governor’s State of the like Native American Stories of State Address and Democratic Response Resilience. North Dakota Legislative Review Ongoing Radio Series Daily Newscasts and Reports Dakota Datebook Friday Night Swing Into the Music with Mike Olson The Junket The Law of Jazz A Little Night Music with Ted Quanrud Main Street Main Street Weekend Mike Olson’s Blues Cruise Natural North Dakota Notas Latinas Plains Folk Prebys on Classics Prebys on Classics Into the Music Prebys on Jazz and Prebys on Jazz Host The Red River Ramble Host Scott Prebys Mike Olson Travel Explorations Symphonies to brass to folk to zydeco— Why? Philosophical Discussions listeners tune to Prairie Public to hear About Everyday Life a rich and varied repertoire of music. Prairie Public’s local hosts are skilled Recognized with Journalism’s professionals, acknowledged by their peers Most Prestigious Awards in 2015 and with followers not only in the prairie Edward R. Murrow Awards region, but also from around the globe. Saltwater Spills, by Emily Guerin Hard News Investigative Reporting Main Street The Bully Stompers, Host Doug by Meg Luther Lindholm Hamilton, News Documentary Co-host/ Producer Eric Sevareid Awards Ashley Saltwater Spills, by Emily Guerin Thornberg, and First Place, Hard Features Producer Oil Overtakes Agriculture, by Emily Guerin Skip Wood Award of Merit, Audio Women in the Oil Patch, by Emily Guerin Award of Merit, Broadcast Writing The Bully Stompers, Main Street and Main Street Weekend by Meg Luther Lindholm are where listeners gather to chat. Award of Merit, Documentary Stand Up North Dakota, Politicians and newsmakers, business by Meg Luther Lindholm professionals and team leaders, artists, Award of Merit, Series advocates, and your neighbors all come Tribe at a Crossroads, by Emily Guerin together on Main Street to discuss issues, Award of Merit, Hard Features to be entertained, and to share information Radio staff photos credit and stories. Andrew Cullen and Meg Luther Lindholm 7 Going beyond the impact of broad- casting to educate, involve, We want all children to succeed, and we know that can and inspire happen by building a strong educational foundation in their formative years, so we not only broadcast programs into homes, we also travel the region to host Family Literacy Events that feature our online mobile lab, parenting resources, and free books for children. For families, Prairie Public is a valued Video on demand friend. For adults, and online Prairie Public is a lesson resources source for a lifetime deliver a world of valuable learning of learning. to students who Prairie Public fulfills may not otherwise every aspect of have access public media’s to it—including educational mission home-schooled by offering hands-on children and children in rural learning, educational schools with television limited resources. programming, curriculum support, professional development, standards-based learning tools, digital teaching resources, and streaming video capabilities.

North Dakota Studies, PBS LearningMedia, and Learn360 offer more than 100,000 innovative, standards- aligned digital resources, and Prairie Public staff attend teacher and administrative conferences across the region to show education professionals how to utilize these resources in their 21st century classrooms.

8 Prairie Public Education Services partners with the North Central Council for School Television to provide multimedia resources and professional development for pre-K through grade 12 educators and the families they serve in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Last year, staff traveled more than 22,000 miles to spread the word about these valuable services.

Prairie Public’s Teacher Training Institutes feature hands-on, interactive breakout sessions on classroom technology use, the elective creation of lesson plans for graduate credit, and motivational keynote presentations from experts in the Prairie Public encourages participation! At fields of education technology and PBS events across the region, children befriend educational media. beloved PBS characters; hundreds of children write and illustrate their own stories for the PBS KIDS Writers Contest; and the Mister Rogers Sweater Drive, now in its fourth year, collects sweaters from around the entire broadcast area and redistributes them to people who need a little extra warmth.

Many generations of children have developed intellectual, emotional, and social potential with public television. Prairie Public recognizes the extraordinary influence video has on young minds and the responsibility we assume whenever they spend time with us. Public television’s children’s Online, PBS Parents is a trusted resource for programs are the most honored and parents and caregivers and PBS KIDS offers respected on television—sweeping safe, educational online spaces for interactive the Emmy Awards children’s category videos, games, and activities—all encouraging year after year and earning the trust of a multi-media, interactive approach to learning. parents and families.

9 Prairie Public Broadcasting Boards 2014–2015

The Prairie Public Broadcasting family is fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic people to guide the organization and serve on its boards and advisory councils.

Prairie Public Broadcasting Radio Council Board of Directors The Radio Council was established The Board of Directors is the to allow the three partners in the governing body of the organization, service—Prairie Public, North Dakota and members are appointed to State University, and University of serve two three-year terms. North Dakota—to be informed about the network’s progress and plans and Patricia Berger (Chair), Grand Forks, ND to provide input to management. Ken Bull, Winnipeg, MB Greg Dandewich, Winnipeg, MB Mark Danes (UND), Grand Forks, ND Paul Ebeltoft (Secretary), Dickinson, ND John E. Harris III (President & CEO), Fargo, ND John E. Harris III (President & CEO), Fargo, ND Peter Johnson (UND), Grand Forks, ND Britt Jacobson, Park River, ND Muriel Lippert, Williston, ND Sharon Johnson, Minot, ND Chuck Lura, Bottineau, ND Rita Kelly (Treasurer), Bismarck, ND Peter Morowski, Dickinson, ND Dick Kloubec, Fargo, ND Paul Nyren (Chair), Streeter, ND Erik Kringlie, Valley City, ND Susan Podrygula, Minot, ND Andy Maragos (Vice Chair), Minot, ND Albert Samuelson, Bismarck, ND Deb Mathern (Past Chair), Fargo, ND Kent Sandstrom (NDSU), Fargo, ND Jerry Nagel, Lake Park, MN Connie Triplett, Grand Forks, ND Paul Nyren, Garrison, ND John Petrik, Minot, ND Devan Towers, Winnipeg, MB Ken Zealand (President of Prairie Public North Central Council Manitoba), Winnipeg, MB for School Television

NCCST is an organization of public schools in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota that Television Community contracts with Prairie Public to a virtual Advisory Board educational service unit and to provide links between educators and educational resources. The Television Community Advisory Board reviews the programming goals Richard Diegel, Edgeley Public Schools established and the services provided Brian Duchscherer (Vice Chair), by Prairie Public and advises the Board Carrington Public Schools of Directors whether the programming Dr. David Flowers, West Fargo Public Schools and other policies are meeting the Dr. Robert Grosz, (Curriculum Chair), specialized educational and cultural Fargo Public Schools needs of the communities served. Rick Jacobson, Wahpeton Public Schools Lynn Kovash, Moorhead Public Schools Rodney Haug, Hawley, MN Jack Maus, Grafton Public Schools Janet Daley Jury (Chair), Bismarck, ND Chris Mills, Stephen-Argyle Central District Samee U. Khan, Fargo, ND Dr. Larry Nybladh, Grand Forks Public Schools James Kotowich, Winnipeg, MB Clarke Ranum, United Public School District 7 Carol Stevens, Fargo, ND Dr. Jeff Schatz, Fargo Public Schools Craig Whippo, Dickinson, ND Kelly Taylor, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public Schools Tamara Uselman (Chair), Bismarck Public Schools Mark Vollmer, Minot Public Schools Gary Wilz, Killdeer Public Schools

Prairie Public seeks enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated people to serve on the Prairie Public Broadcasting boards. Anyone interested in serving is encouraged to inquire.

10 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. Annual Financial Report for the Year Ending 9/30/15

Television Radio Amount % Amount % Total Sources

Membership $1,405,050 21% $474,701 27% $1,879,751 Underwriting $197,551 3% $230,251 13% $427,802 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $1,397,155 21% $184,573 10% $1,581,728 Local Production Funding $261,037 4% $109,955 6% $370,992 State of North Dakota $666,639 10% $272,290 15% $938,929 State of Minnesota $581,268 9% $0 0% $581,268 Grants1 $982,997 13% $62,592 5% $1,045,589 Fees, Rents $681,383 10% $230,117 13% $911,500 Charitable Gaming $492,485 7% $191,522 11% $684,007 Other $143,746 2% $1,918 0% $145,664

TOTAL SOURCES $6,809,311 100% $1,757,919 100% $8,567,230

Uses

Programming & Production $2,908,805 45% $1,153,412 58% $4,062,217 Engineering $1,155,760 18% $303,276 15% $1,459,036 Administration $933,564 14% $381,314 19% $1,314,878 Fundraising $395,281 6% $72,861 4% $468,142 System Upgrade & Other $922,588 14% $3,233 0% $925,821 Change in Prairie Public Endowment $219,287 3% $89,568 4% $308,855

TOTAL USES $6,535,285 100% $2,003,664 100% $8,538,949

EXCESS (DEFICIT) SOURCES OVER USES $274,026 ($245,745) $28,281

Financial data provided from Eide Bailly LLP audited financial statements of Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.

1 Grants include unrestricted support for operations and grants for capital construction and equipment, from the Public Broadcasting Service, totalling $ 711,296 for television

Local support comprised of membership and underwriting is the largest source of unrestricted support for Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.

11 Carol Holden, Williston, ND Investors Circle Support Cameron and Sally Inglis, Winnipeg, MB Prairie Public Broadcasting Ruth Iversen, Sidney, MT gratefully thanks its Investors Christie Iverson and Greg Wentz, Bismarck, ND Circle members, a dedicated Michael and Debra Jensen, Glenburn, ND Sonja Jensen, Fargo, ND group of donors who have made Mary Ann Johnson, Bismarck, ND annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Phyllis Johnson, Grand Forks, ND Sharon R. Ervin Johnson, Minot, ND Beverly Kadrmas, Dickinson, ND Gold Investors • $5,000 to $9,999 Paul and Gloria Kaste, Fertile, MN Frederick P. Baker, Bismarck, ND Rita F. Kelly, Bismarck, ND Corwin Wilson LLC, Fargo, ND James D. Kertz, Fargo, ND Paul and Gail Ebeltoft, Dickinson, ND Samee Khan and Mehreen Arbab, Fargo, ND Margaret Garr, East Grand Forks, ND Allyn and Louise Klaman, Dickinson, ND Terracon Development Ltd., Winnipeg, MB Rob and Libby Knotts, Lambert, MT Anonymous, Jamestown, ND Randy and Karen Kreil, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Minot, ND Erik and Susan Kringlie, Valley City, ND Soizik Laguette, Grand Forks, ND Silver Investors • $2,500 to $4,999 Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND James and Margaret Astwood, Winnipeg, MB Reuben and Clarice Liechty, Jamestown, ND Joyce and Margaret* Beggs, Winnipeg, MB Val Locket, Dickinson, ND J. W. Burns, Winnipeg, MB Paul and Sharon Madson, Audubon, MN Carol A. Christianson, Bismarck, ND Magnum Manufacturing LLC, Fargo, ND Kent Conrad and Lucy Calautti, Washington, DC John Magnusson, Roseau, MN Drs. Juliette E. and John Cooper, Winnipeg, MB Bill and Darline Mahowald, Bismarck, ND Jim Davis, Mandan, ND Deb Mathern, Fargo, ND Jane Dynes, Fargo, ND Pat Mayer, Mandan, ND Noel and Judith Fedje, Fargo, ND Bill and Sheila Milner, Winnipeg, MB Drs. Kimberly T. Krohn and John A. Fishpaw, Minot, ND Cheryl and George Mizell, Bismarck, ND Dr. Rosanne Gasse, Brandon, MB Drs. Douglas and Laura Munski, Grand Forks, ND Richard and Audrey Kloubec, Fargo, ND Jerry Nagel, Lake Park, MN David Nygaard, Bowman, ND Gerald and Jean Newborg, Bismarck, ND Jack and Kristen Paris, Bismarck, ND Mary Newman, Jamestown, ND Ian and Donna Plant, Winnipeg, MB Lee and Valerie Nordin, Grand Forks, ND Al and Carol Samuelson, Bismarck, ND Paul and Anne Nyren, Garrison, ND Anne Swanson, Moorhead, MN George H. Oelkers, Winnipeg, MB Jack Trueman, La Salle, MB Derek and Bonnie Oldenburger, Bismarck, ND Scott Wisdahl, Alamo, ND Dr. Wayne and Linda Paquin, Winnipeg, MB Diane L. Paulishyn, Winnipeg, MB Bronze Investors • $1,000 to $2,499 John and Rebecca Petrik, Minot, ND Gloria Y. Anderson, Sun City, AZ Richard and Arlette Preston, Fargo, ND Jennifer, Cindy and Jay Anderson, Bismarck, ND Joslyn Putnam, West Fargo, ND Jerry B. Andresen, Minot, ND J. Derek Riley, Winnipeg, MB John Andrist, Fargo, ND John and Kathleen Risch, Bismarck, ND Barbara Bailey, Winnipeg, MB Jim and Cyndy Robinson, Garrison, ND Gary and Clarice Ballantyne, Westhope, ND John and Jean Rockey, Winnipeg, MB Howard and Dorothy Barlow, Fargo, ND Dennis and Anita Rohde, New Town, ND MacDonald and Taylor Barnes, Jamestown, ND William and Mary Schlossman, Fargo, ND James Beeman, East Grand Forks, MN Elmer and Arlene Schwarz, Washburn, ND Claudia Berg and Robert Matz, Bismarck, ND Jerry Shae, Williston, ND Rodney and Anne Biggs, Winnipeg, MB Mukund and Sungja Sibi, Fargo, ND Marjorie Blankstein, Winnipeg, MB Elgene Smith, Westby, MT Shirley R. Bohmbach, New Town, ND Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sorenson, Keene, ND Kim and Barbara Booth, Fargo, ND Debbie Spracklin, Winnipeg, MB Vince and Marie Brekken, Crookston, MN Dr. Gus and Mary Staahl, Fargo, ND Andrew and Amy Brown, Bismarck, ND Thomas B. Steen and Carol E. Cook, Grand Forks, ND Richard Brownscombe, Winnipeg, MB Rodney Steiman, Winnipeg, MB Daniel E. and Francoise Buchanan, Jamestown, ND Mr. Richard Stevens, Grand Forks, ND Ken Bull and Ann Klassen, Winnipeg, MB Karen Stoker, Fargo, ND Julie Burgum, Casselton, ND Ken and Nola Storm, Fargo, ND Bill and Dina Butcher, Bismarck, ND Charles Tax, Winnipeg, MB Arthur and Shirley Carlson, Bismarck, ND David Thompson, Bismarck, ND Robert and Susan Carlson, Jamestown, ND Marlene Thompson, Keene, ND Walter Christensen, Kenmare, ND Alan Thoren, Winnipeg, MB Jeffrey T. and Ann Clark, Fargo, ND Devan Towers, Winnipeg, MB Mary Lou Clark, Des Lacs, ND Constance Triplett and Gerald Groenewold, Leon and Jane Comeau, Thompson, ND Grand Forks, ND Bob and Virginia Dambach, Fargo, ND Sidney and Joyce Waldron, Winnipeg, MB Allan Denton, Winnipeg, MB Robert and Susan Wefald, Bismarck, ND Alan Dickson, Winnipeg, MB Len Weinberg and Addie Jason, Winnipeg, MB Joanne Douglas, Winnipeg, MB Kay and Joel Weisgram, West Fargo, ND Calvin K. and Doris Fercho, Fargo, ND Patrick and Becky Wheeler, Fairview, MT Dr. Marcus and Margaret Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND Kenneth and Pat Zealand, Winnipeg, MB Dr. David R. Field and Mrs. Sherri Field, Bismarck, ND Beverly Zimmer, Fargo, ND Robert Fink, Lambert, MT Anonymous, Winnipeg, MB (2) Dr. Walter and Carolyn Frank, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Lake Park, MN John Gast, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Bismarck, ND (2) Hal and Kathleen Gershman Family Foundation, Anonymous, Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND Anonymous, Jamestown, ND (2) Bernice Goodman, Grand Forks, ND Anonymous, Mandan, ND (2) Revs. Carl and Mary Hansen, Thief River Falls, MN Anonymous, Minot, ND (2) John and Suzanne Harris, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Richardton, ND Marie Harstad, Stanley, ND Anonymous, Stanley, ND Don and Marlene Hastings, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Tioga, ND Jonathan and Maniphone Haug, Grand Forks, ND Anonymous, Towner, ND Brian and Brenda Heitkamp, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Williston, ND If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, 12 please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 510. Anonymous, Kenmare, ND Visionary Circle Support Anonymous, Minot, ND Visionary Circle honors those who have demonstrated Anonymous, Richardton, ND visionary philanthropic leadership and cumulative Anonymous, Towner, ND lifetime annual giving of $25,000 or more in support of Prairie Public’s If you have provided for Prairie Public Broadcasting services. We are grateful for the in your will or other estate plans, please let us know. steadfast, substantial commitment of By doing so, you will help us to plan for the future these Visionary Circle members. and will allow us to thank you for your outstanding Stewards • $50,000+ commitment to the mission of public broadcasting. Joyce and Margaret* Beggs, Winnipeg, MB Bequests During fiscal year 2015, the following honored Prairie Founders • $25,000 to $49,999 Public with gifts in their estates. With deep regard, we Gloria Y. Anderson, Sun City, AZ remember these friends for their special commitment to Ray* and Barbara Bailey, Winnipeg, MB sustaining Prairie Public for future generations. Bill Battershill,* Winnipeg, MB Claudia Berg and Robert Matz, Bismarck Estate of Joyce J. Hallin Julie Burgum, Casselton, ND Estate of Gordon P. Linney J. W. Burns, Winnipeg, MB Estate of Alice L. Marks Kent Conrad and Lucy Calautti, Washington, DC Estate of Milton D. Murray Drs. Juliette E. and John Cooper, Winnipeg, MB Estate of Dennis N. Nordlinder Jane Dynes, Fargo, ND Estate of David J. Rasmussen Paul and Gail Ebeltoft, Dickinson, ND Estate of Perry Ross Noel and Judith Fedje, Fargo, ND Dr. and Mrs. Calvin K. Fercho, Fargo, ND Dr. Walter and Carolyn Frank, Bismarck, ND Endowment: Dr. Rosanne Gasse, Brandon, MB Jane Groves, Winnipeg, MB Funding the Future Richard and Audrey Kloubec, Fargo, ND Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND Permanently Restricted Paul and Anne Nyren, Garrison, ND Endowment Funds Richard and Barbara Owens, Minneapolis, MN John and Rebecca Petrik, Minot, ND Through endowed gifts from many sources, Prairie John and Jean Rockey, Winnipeg. MB Public has established permanent endowment Al and Carol Samuelson, Bismarck, ND funds at the four institutions listed below. These Mary and Richard Scott, Winnipeg, MB professionally managed funds provide annual Gus and Mary Staahl, Fargo, ND interest income that helps to ensure the future Terracon Development Ltd., Winnipeg, MB Jack Trueman, La Salle, MB of Prairie Public and enhance the quality of Joe Westby* and Rita Kelly, Bismarck, ND programming, education services, and outreach it Patricia and Kenneth Zealand, Winnipeg, MB provides to those in our region. Anonymous, Jamestown, ND Prairie Public recognizes these institutions for Anonymous, Richardton, ND Anonymous, Towner, ND managing these funds and thanks all donors who have established or contributed to these * Deceased endowed funds. Endowment funds, as well as endowment gifts of T. L. Donat Legacy Circle $25,000 or more, are listed below. Prairie Public Broadcasting extends special appreciation to members of Bremer Trust the T. L. Donat Legacy Circle. Named Prairie Public Broadcasting Permanent Endowment Fund: for Dr. Ted Donat, Prairie Public’s Paul and Gail Ebeltoft founder, the Legacy Circle provides an opportunity for donors to leave Lloyd and Margaret Thilmony a thoughtful legacy to our region by making a provision for Prairie Public in Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation their wills, trusts, or other estate plans. Dennis L. Falk Local Production Fund Lucien C. Barnes and Edna Barnes Fund, Gloria Y. Anderson, Sun City, AZ a component of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Geoff Chambers, Winnipeg, MB Prairie Public Broadcasting Endowment Fund Apryl Davenport, Deering, ND Marcus Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND Margaret Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND North Dakota Community Foundation Carolyn Y. Frank, Bismarck, ND Bismarck Prairie Public Television Fund: Margaret Garr, East Grand Forks, MN Ruth Landfield Rev. Carl Hansen, Thief River Falls, MN Otto Bremer Foundation Rev. Mary Hansen, Thief River Falls, MN Bremer Banks Prairie Public Television Fund Paul Hunter, Winnipeg, MB Prairie Public Television Fund Joanna Koulouriotis, Winnipeg, MB Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND Mary Catherine Miller, Henning, MN The Winnipeg Foundation Dr. Douglas C. Munski, Grand Forks, ND Prairie Public Television Programming Endowment Fund: Dr. Laura Munski, Grand Forks, ND Anonymous Donor Barbara Owens, Minneapolis, MN Prairie Public Television (Manitoba), Inc. Richard Owens, Minneapolis, MN Endowment Fund Layton Raaen, Fargo, ND Neil Souther, Mandan, ND Alan D. and Phyllis Ann Thoren Fund through Board-Directed Endowment Fund The Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, Scottsdale, AZ This fund, established in fiscal year 2007, is Anonymous, Surry, BC composed of unrestricted assets allocated to Anonymous, Brandon, MB the fund in accordance with policies adopted by Anonymous, Winnipeg, MB (3) Prairie Public’s board of directors. The fund is Anonymous, Moorhead, MN intended to provide long-term general support Anonymous, Sabin, MN to meet the financial needs of Prairie Public, Anonymous, Billings, MT Anonymous, Bismarck, ND and is managed by Bremer Trust based upon Anonymous, Fargo, ND (3) the investment policies approved by Prairie Anonymous, Grand Forks, ND (2) Public’s board of directors.

If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 510. 13 Prairie Public thanks the following for Sponsor Support investing in underwriting support for television and radio program services in fiscal year 2015.

7th Avenue Auto Salvage First Presbyterian North Dakota A Woman’s Perspective Fine Arts Festival Horizons Magazine A.K. A Coach & Company The Fort Garry Hotel North Dakota AARP North Dakota Fusion Grill Humanities Council Abalon Construction Gate City Bank North Dakota Living All Star Collision & Glass Great Big Adventure North Dakota Museum of Art Altru Health System Great River Energy North Dakota United Amazing Grains North Dakota Anne Carlsen Center Community Theatre Women’s Network for Children Bismarck Greencrest Pharmacy Northern Plains Dance Arts Center Hartz Foundation Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway Avant Hair & Skin Care Studio High Plains Reader Otter Tail Power Company Balcaen & Sons Historical & Cultural Society Parent Aware Balmoral Hall of Clay County for School Readiness Basin Electric Power Coop Holiday Inn Fargo Park Christian School Bell State Bank & Trust Holiday Inn Minot Peak of the Market Benedictine Health System Home of Economy Plain and Fancy Antique Mall Bernies Wines & Liquors Hornbachers Foods Plains Art Museum Best Western Plus Hotel Donaldson Prairie Theatre Exchange Charterhouse Hotel House of Color Prairie Village Museum Bethany Retirement Living Imagine Thriving Premier Medical Imaging Bismarck Cancer Center Independent Living Red River Valley Bismarck Sewing & Quilting Resource Centre Community Action Bismarck State College Inn at the Forks Retina Consultants Ltd Bismarck-Mandan Civic Chorus Inspirare Rhombus Guys Bismarck-Mandan Symphony International Music Camp River City Jewelers Bluegrass Association International Peace Gardens Roberts Floral & Gifts of North Dakota Canada Ron Paul Garden Centre BNC National Bank J & R Vacuum Royal Winnipeg Ballet Books on Broadway & Sewing Centers Rural Cass Community Theatre Bremer Bank Jade Presents Satrom Travel and Tour Browning Arts JAQ’s Garage Scan Design Bryant Clinic of Joshua Boschee-Hatch Realty Schmitt Music Fargo Chiropractic & Acupuncture Josie’s Corner Cafe Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre Cable One & Bake Shop Special Olympics North Dakota Cancer Care Manitoba Luna Fargo Spirit Room Capital Credit Union Lundeen Foundation/ St Boniface College Capitol Shakespeare Victor Lundeen Company Stained Glass Workshop Carellan Sewing Centre Manitoba Opera State Historical Society of ND Children’s Museum Manitoba Theatre Stinson Leonard Street Cinema 100 for Young People Tanabe-Badger Dental Group Colortech Holdings, LLC Medora Chamber of Commerce TD Canada Trust dba Knight Printing Messiah Lutheran Theatre B Cottonwood Hour of Worship Theodore Roosevelt Creative Kitchen Mike’s Pizza & Pub Medora Foundation Dakota Harvest Bakers Minot Area Council of The Arts True North Sports & Dakota Resource Council Minot Chamber Chorale Entertainment Ltd Dakota Stage Ltd Miraculins UND DFC Consultants Missouri River Stakeholders UND Office Direct Buy Missouri Valley of Extended Learning Edward Jones Chamber Orchestra UND Summer Programs Eide Bailly Mohr Family-Dacotah Paper & Events Elim Care MSUM College of Arts, Unitarian Universalist Church Empire Arts Center Media and Communication United Tribes Technical College Erickson Motors ND Department of Commerce University of Mary Eventide ND District of The Urgent Med Fargo Blues Fest Metropolitan Opera Valley City State University Fargo Moorhead Ballet ND Farmers Market Vogel Law Firm Fargo Moorhead & Growers Association Wells Fargo Bank— Visual Artists—Studio Crawl ND Senior Service Providers Fargo/Moorhead/West Fargo Fargo Psychiatric Clinic NDSU Development Foundation West Acres Shopping Center Fargo Public Library NDSU Division Western Minnesota Steam of Performing Arts Threshers Reunion NDSU Memorial Union Gallery Western Paint and Wallcovering Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Nichole’s Fine Pastry Western Plains Opera Company Visitors Bureau Nodak Mutual Insurance Co Whodunit Mystery Bookstore Fargo-Moorhead Opera Nordic Culture Clubs Winnipeg Art Gallery Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks North Dakota Association of Winnipeg Folk Festival Farmers Union Rural Electric Cooperatives Xcel Energy North Dakota Ballet Zandbroz Variety

If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, 14 please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 536. Additional Support A broad base of individual, corporate, and foundation support generates substantial municipal, state, and federal support for Prairie Public’s services. Funds support operations, capital improvements, and specific outreach programs and productions. Prairie Public received support from the following in fiscal year 2015.

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